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Do you love to teach?
We're looking for enthusiastic educators to teach machine embroidery, software digitizing, heirloom sewing, beginning sewing, clothing construction, and other classes involving sewing machines and sergers.Contact Carolyn at 559-447-0599 if you are interested.
Fig Tree Club
Starts in October!
SnippetsPattern Maker for Cross StitchWe have another great machine embroidery class for you. Anita Pazeian will be teaching a new software program that allows you to have total control over the design - coloring, editing, and more. You'll be able to process your own designs plus counted cross stitch and needlepoint charts.Millinery ClassKatie Schmidt came into the store today with samples for a beginning millinery class. Katie is a graduate of UC Irvine in Drama with an Honors in Costume Design. She currently works at Champman University as a costume designer.If you would like to learn the basics of making a hat, this class is perfect for you. Katie will cover designing a hat, making the pattern, constructing the hat from buckram and the finishing touches of covering and decorating the hat. You'll learn how to make a flat pattern buckram hat for yourself or as a gift. You can be as creative as you like from a top hat to a large brimmed hat. We'll have more details soon! Summer DaysWhat are your plans this summer? David tells me that Saturday is the first day of summer. He loves those long (and hot) summer days. I look forward to shorter days and cooler weather. All I can say is thank goodness for air conditioning.Over the next few months, we will be planning and cutting new block of the months. There were so many good patterns at Market. We're taking signups for A Vintage Christmas, GreenPiece, and A Kitten's Tale now. Totebag ContestTadaaaaaa.....And, the winners are: JoAnn Crimi, Diane Ruby, and Susan Shaffer. Congratulations to all. We have gift certificates for the top three and a special store coupon for all of the other contestants. Thank you to everyone for participating in our Let's Go Green Totebag Contest. We had so much fun with this one, we're planning another contest - so stay tuned. Pfaff, Horn and RegalThe number one question this week, is "when are you going to open your new store?" It's getting there! We have something going on every day that brings us closer to our grand opening. We are now a dealer for Horn and Regal cabinets. They're a perfect match for our Pfaff sewing and serger machines. New notions are going up on the walls and more are on the way.Fig Tree ClubYou're invited to our Fig Tree Club starting in October. We're pretty excited about this one. Especially since our Internet customers can also participate. This club features exclusive patterns, simble projects, and coupons from Fig Tree and Company.Sinta and I are busy planning classes for our local customers. The classes will have tips and techniques, refreshments, samples and ideas for other Fig Tree products, show'n tell, and . . . well, we're going to keep some of it a surprise! New ClassesWe have new classes for June and July - including a Saturday class with Sinta on using color in your quilts.Other classes include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Basics 101, and Cherry Blossoms with Sarah; No Sew Gift Bags with Sharon; Embroidery in the Evening and Butterfly Pillowcase with Sue, and more! FabShop HopThe newest FabsShop Hop is in full swing. Join the fun today - you'll have a chance to win prizes!Carolyn and David |
4th Pine Needles Quilting RetreatCome join Virginia and Sinta, from Cottage Quilt's teaching staff, October 16th, 17th & 18th at the Bass Lake Pines Resort for a weekend of quilting, fun, food & friends! It's a wonderful opportunity to share your passion for quilting with new and old friends while enjoying the beautiful surroundings as well. Fun activities include a Mystery Quilt, Selvage Edge project, a Challenge, and other small projects. A special Saturday evening talk "Embellished Lives, the Dish Towel Diaries", a vintage apron exhibit, and Show 'n Tell will keep you entertained. Make new friends! Call (559)641-2085 for a brochure and retreat details! |
Our Top Seller This Week
Our two new block of the months, A Vintage Christmas and GreenPiece were are top sellers this week.Need more inspiration? Check out our Top Twenty department!
Greenpiece

Starts in October! It's a combination of pieced blocks and wool applique. Or, you can fill the alternating blocks with simple outline embroidery we're calling "Greenwork"!
It's a beautiful quilt with fabrics by Moda. (Can you tell I love this quilt?)
Reserve your kits today. We're taking sign-ups now!
A Vintage Christmas
by Bunny Hill Designs
Starts in July!
Sign up today to reserve your kits!
Enroll today
and get ready for another fun FabShop Hop!
Hoppers can find their hint below.
Flower Cart Club

If you love fabric, we invite you to join our Flower Cart Club today! We'll send you a little bundle of beautiful fabrics each month that will be perfect for your applique or other special projects. Read more about it in our Flower Cart Club department!
Fabrics on Saleat low, low prices! Back Door Bargainsdepartment to see what's on sale. |

